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Francis pleads in Santa Marta Mass for 'closeness' to homeless in days of COVID-19 'pain and sadness'

Francis pleads in Santa Marta Mass for “closeness” to homeless in days of COVID-19 “pain and sadness”

German Church groups urge government not to suspend humanitarian refugee admissions during COVID-19

German Church groups urge government not to suspend humanitarian refugee admissions during COVID-19

In Santa Marta Mass, Francis asks Church to shelter homeless from coronavirus

In Santa Marta Mass, Francis asks Church to shelter homeless from coronavirus

How the Church is spreading a gender 'conspiracy theory' across the world

How the Church is spreading a gender “conspiracy theory” across the world

Swiss Church urges solidarity with poorest in coronavirus crisis

Swiss Church urges solidarity with poorest in coronavirus crisis, suspends public Masses until May

Cardinal denounces - 'We in Europe give money to Turkey so refugees don't annoy us'

Cardinal denounces: “We in Europe give money to Turkey so refugees don’t annoy us”

Austrian cardinal insists question of women in Church leadership positions remains open

Austrian cardinal insists question of women in Church leadership positions remains open

200 Church, civil groups launch COVID-19 SOS for 42,000 refugees 'trapped' on Greek islands 'in horrific conditions'

200 Church, civil groups launch COVID-19 SOS for 42,000 refugees “trapped” on Greek islands “in horrific conditions”

Migrants in Milan mourn priest 'father and friend' lost to COVID-19

Migrants in Milan mourn priest “father and friend” lost to COVID-19

Amid virus crisis, International Catholic Migration Commission pledges continuing closeness to refugees

Amid virus crisis, International Catholic Migration Commission pledges continuing closeness to refugees, victims of trafficking

Jesuit Refugee Service, other NGOs blame EU for 'avoidable tragedy' of death in fire of six-year-old refugee on Lesbos

Jesuit Refugee Service, other NGOs blame EU for “avoidable tragedy” of death in fire of six-year-old on Lesbos

Church group brings more refugees to France through humanitarian corridors

Church group brings more refugees to France through humanitarian corridors: “Despite the coronavirus, we haven’t forgotten Syria”

Pope offers advice for getting through tough coronavirus days

Francis blames tax cheats for Italian doctors having to choose who lives and dies in coronavirus pandemic

French laypeople claim 'rightful place' in Church leadership

French laypeople overcoming own reluctance, resistance of priests to claim “rightful place” in Church leadership

Papal almoner urges solidarity with less fortunate in virus pandemic

Papal almoner urges solidarity with less fortunate in virus pandemic: “Don’t ignore the poor Lazarus who knocks at your door”

South Madrid diocese offers 'comfort, help and welcome' to migrants, refugees with new shelter project

South Madrid diocese offers “comfort, help and welcome” to migrants, refugees with new shelter project

Cardinal Hollerich appeals to Europe to help countries most affected by COVID-19

“We must not close our hearts”: Cardinal Hollerich appeals to Europe to help countries most affected by COVID-19

Bishops call on EU to ensure disadvantaged, migrant, disabled youths' involvement in education, exchange programs

Updated: EU Bishops call on Brussels for more inclusive youth programs, cancel 40th anniversary celebrations over coronavirus

On behalf of all men in the Church - Sorry, women, for how we've mistreated you. Here's how we plan to change

On behalf of all men in the Church: Sorry, women, for how we’ve mistreated you. Here’s how we plan to change

Nordic Lutheran, Catholic bishops cry out on corona, migrant crises

Nordic Lutheran, Catholic bishops cry out on corona, migrant crises: “A virus must be combated, but not people seeking refuge”

Invoking Catholic 'love' and 'fraternity' in France to conquer xenophobia

Opinion/analysis: Is invoking Catholic ‘fraternity’ enough to counter xenophobia?

Caritas Portugal denounces 'scourge' of country's housing 'emergency'

Caritas Portugal deplores “scourge” of country’s housing “emergency”, spread of social exclusion

Pope Francis washes the feet of prisoners during the Mass for Holy Thursday 2018

Pope asks prisoners to prepare his Good Friday meditations: “A beautiful page of charity”

Orthodox Archbishop Ieronymos of Athens has his hand kissed by a soldier 'protecting' Greece's borders from refugees

Opinion/analysis: Greek Orthodoxy is not open enough to lend a hand to refugees

German Churches criticise 'pathetic' EU response to Greece-Turkey migrant crisis

German Churches criticise “disgraceful” EU response to Greece-Turkey migrant crisis

Women protesting in Limburg, Germany, for International Women's Day

German Bishops’ head wants permission from Rome to ordain female deacons; thousands of Catholic women protest for Church equality

Vatican women's association president sees International Women's Day as invitation to 'celebrate women’s achievements'

Vatican women’s association president sees International Women’s Day as invitation to “celebrate women’s achievements”

Irish Catholics warn Church - 'Women will no longer put up with second class status'

Updated with full statement, video: Irish Catholics warn hierarchy: “Women will no longer put up with second class status”

Pope to highlight plight of 41 million internally displaced people for World Day of Migrants

Jesus, too, was a refugee: Pope to highlight plight of 41 million internally displaced people for World Day of Migrants

Greek Orthodox Church takes very different approach to Turkey refugee crisis

Novena reader feedback: Greek Orthodox Church takes very different perspective on Turkey refugee crisis… here’s why